Applications for the 2011 second round of Australian Endeavour Awards will open on 1 December 2010
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Scholarship benefits
Australian Development Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education Institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:
return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
contribution to initial visa expenses
establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage etc
full tuition fees
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 July 2009, CLE payable to students studying under the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) is A$25,000
Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia. See information on IAPs below
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student's basic medical costs
Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance)—may be available when essential to improve the student's performance to ensure their academic success
fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Eligibility
Applicants for Australian Development Scholarships must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and specific criteria established for each country. Applicants will also need to satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
General eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
be a citizen of an ADS participating country [external website]
not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
not married to, a de facto of, or engaged to, a person who holds or is eligible to hold an Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
not hold or have held an Australian government funded scholarship in the preceding 12 months at the time of application
satisfy any specific criteria established by the applicant's country and/or government of citizenship
satisfy the admission requirements of the Institution at which the ADS is to be undertaken
satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
more details: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm
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